NYC Subways Will always be a significant part of my work. There are a few reasons why this is the case. First, I grew up in New York City. I was born in Manhattan. I lived in both the Bronx and Brooklyn in my teenage years. I had to take the train to get everywhere growing up. Only (what I considered) rich people had cars. I had to learn the subway system backwards and forward. It’s just part of a teenage life in the city.

Now, with a camera, I can capture some of the allure of the MTA. While I’m sure it was created for efficiency first, there is some beauty in the lines, you simply have to find it.

I really like the GEOMETRY of this work. The leading lines of the lights and all of the different angles throughout the work. I am simply fortunate that the subject of this work happened to be sitting where he was.

In post, I did darken some of the black areas to make sure the subjects contrast was appreciated.

As always, I would love to know what you think about this work, or about my editing process. Thanks so much.